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69. Too Exhausted to Be the Parent You Want to Be
Episode 6927th December 2025 • ADHD Mums • Jane McFadden
00:00:00 00:17:27

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If you feel like you’re failing at parenting because you’re constantly exhausted, flat, or shutting down — this episode is for you.

This isn’t about trying harder or fixing yourself. It’s about understanding why ADHD and neurodivergent mums don’t just get tired — we get depleted.

In This Episode, We Cover:

  1. Why exhaustion can feel like numbness instead of emotion
  2. What dopamine debt looks like in real life
  3. How emotional labour quietly drains ADHD mums
  4. Why rest alone doesn’t fix burnout
  5. How to stop treating depletion like a personal failure

Free Resources Listed:

  1. 🎁 Get the Energy Accounting Guide: Download here

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